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Partnership Objectives

Background

From April to August 2007, the Boards of the credit unions commissioned Due Diligence Reports to assess the benefits and challenges of a partnership.

BOARD STEERING COMMITTEE
	Affinity Credit Union Ed Cechanowicz – Board Chair Lois Herback Pat Melin Audrey Horkoff Evan Olson Stewart Elder		FirstSask Credit Union Elwood Harvey, Board Chair Kearney Healey Mike McLeod Peter Block Dannie Wreford

 

The Due Diligence Reports studied each area of business as it affects stakeholders:

• Members
• Employees
• Communities
• Financial and Risk.

In August, the Boards met to review the reports. Based on the findings, the Boards unanimously supported partnership and decided to proceed to a member vote.

Members vote locally from November 1st to 15th.

There are many advantages to becoming partners. The approach to our partnership ensures a better credit union for all stakeholders.

A new partnership means:

• Better service to our membership through enhanced products and convenient access in a larger network of branch locations.
  
• A higher level of support to our communities.
• Expanded ability to attract and retain a qualified work force.
• Enhanced expertise in agricultural and business lending, including the availability of an agrologist and special business experts.
  
• Access to specialized resources, including wealth management, trust and estate services, and financial planning.
• Long-term financial strength.